Neha Kakkar recently made headlines after a video showed her tearfully performing in Melbourne. She was accused of creating unnecessary drama and delaying her concert by three hours, sparking widespread backlash online.
The singer later clarified that the concert organizers had run without paying her and had also failed to provide her team with essential amenities like food, accommodations, and water. Despite these challenges, Neha said she chose to perform for the sake of her devoted fans.
However, the organizers have now come forward to share their side of the story on their social media handles. The concert was organized by Beats Production. They took to Instagram and revealed a detailed expense report of the events in Sydney and Melbourne.
Neha Kakkar had released a long statement to explain her side. She took to her Instagram and wrote, "They said she came 3 hours late, did they even ask once what happened to her? What did they do to her or her brand?"
The singer added, "When I spoke on stage, I did not even tell anyone what happened because I did not want anyone to get harmed, because who am I to punish anyone? But now that it has come on my name, I had to speak up."
Neha continued in her post, "Do you know I performed for absolutely free for my Melbourne audience? The sponsors ran away with my money and other's money too. My band was not even given food, hotel, or even water."
She further revealed, "My husband and his boys went and provided them with food. Inspite of all this, we still went on stage and did the show without any rest because my fans were waiting for me, for hours."
The post continued, "The organisers stopped picking up my manager's calls because they were running away from the sponsors and everyone."
Meanwhile, the production house accused Neha Kakkar of causing Rs 4.52 crore loss. They have also allegedly been banned from performing at the Margaret Court Arena because of Neha’s ‘unprofessionalism.’
The organizers countered Neha Kakkar's allegations, claiming that they had, in fact, provided all the necessary arrangements, including food, water, and accommodations. They also accused Neha of violating Australian rules by smoking in her artist room at Crown Towers, resulting in her being banned from the premises in both Sydney and Melbourne.
The organizers also shared an Instagram video showing Neha's arrival and luxurious transportation arrangements, contradicting her claims of poor treatment.
The organizers said during Facebook Live, “The allegations are completely false. We are in big debt after the show. She should be the one paying us… it was a mistake having her on board.”
Neha Kakkar has yet to respond to Beats Production’s accusations.
Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
Find the best of Al News in one place, specially curated for you every weekend.
Stay on top of the latest tech trends and biggest startup news.
